Keysight N5193A UXG Agile Signal Generator
The Keysight N5193A UXG Agile Signal Generator redefines efficiency in electronic warfare (EW) and radar system testing. Delivering rapid and reliable signal generation, this powerful tool enables engineers to develop and evaluate sophisticated signal scenarios with confidence. Whether you need a reliable local oscillator or a highly scalable threat simulator, the UXG provides the flexibility you require by seamlessly merging analog and vector technologies.
Key Features
- Frequency Range: Covers a broad spectrum of radar, EW, and antenna-test requirements up to 40 GHz.
- Rapid Signal Updates: Frequencies, amplitudes, and phases can be updated in as little as 180 ns.
- Complex Signal Simulation: Accurately simulate intricate scenarios with fast switching and phase coherency.
- Chirp Generation: Create wide chirps ranging from 10 to 25 percent of the carrier frequency.
- Narrow Pulse Capability: Generate pulses as narrow as 10 ns with 3 ns rise/fall times and an impressive 90 dB on/off ratio.
- Long Pulse Trains: Utilize pulse descriptor words (PDWs) to individually manage pulse characteristics in extensive pulse sequences.
- Legacy Compatibility: Designed as a 3U-high slide-in replacement for older fast-switching sources.
Specifications
Signal Characteristics
- Frequency Range: 10 MHz to 20 or 40 GHz.
- Output Power: Standard +10 dBm, with optional attenuator offering an agile range of 80 dB and a minimum settable power of -130 dBm.
- Switching Speed: 100 µs standard.
- Phase Noise: Typically ≤ -126 dBc/Hz at a 10 kHz offset for a 10 GHz carrier.
Modulation and List Capabilities
- Modulation Types: Supports AM, FM, PM, pulse modulation, and wideband chirps.
- Pulse Characteristics: Achieve 3 ns pulse rise/fall time and 10 ns pulse widths.
- Operational Modes: Features list mode and agile controller mode as standard.
Automation and Communication Interface
- Interface Options: 1000BaseT LAN, USB 2.0, and GPIB compatible.
- LXI Compliance: Fully compliant with LXI standards.
- Driver Support: Includes SCPI and IVI-COM drivers for seamless integration.
- Code Compatibility: Compatible with Aeroflex fast-switching signal generator code.
